Manny Pacquiao, Barrios and Keith Thurman
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Two-time welterweight world champion Keith Thurman ensured his name remains in the mix for a future clash with Tim Tszyu, showing up in Las Vegas ahead of the Australian's next fight.
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Tim Tszyu sets his sights on Keith Thurman, declaring there's “unfinished business” to settle. Get the full scoop and quotes now on BoxingScene!
Manny Pacquiao's return is confirmed after the Filipino legend made weight for his clash with Mario Barrios. There was some weigh-in drama, though, with Angel Fierro withdrawn from his Fight of the Year rematch with Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz.
On May 1, 1995, Manny Pacquiao won a six-round decision over Rocky Palma in Cavite, Philippines, pushing his record to 3-0. They both weighed 107 pounds, but Pacquiao had weights in his pocket to qualify for the minimum weight requirement of the division. Seventeen days later, Mario Barrios was born in San Antonio.
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Tim Tszyu has taken aim at his towering American rival’s promise of “silence and violence” after a chaotic weigh-in that included a fiery clash between two of the US superstars he could face next.
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